Puffy Eyes : Causes and Treatments For Puffy Eyes

Puffy eyes are a condition where the eyes begin swelling due to different factors. The skin around the eyes is very thin and is full of blood vessels which make it very sensitive.

Causes of puffy eyes:

-fluid retention
-stress
-allergies
-hormone changes
-not getting enough sleep
-excessive drinking of alcohol
-too much sodium in a diet
-unwell
-depressed


Treatments

-Wash face with ice cold water.
-Drink plenty of water to clean out your system.
-Place two slices of cool cucumber on the eyes for several minutes.
-Limit sodium intake.
-Moisten two tea bags in cold water, chill them in the refrigerator and place them over closed eyelids for several minutes.
-Try a soothing eye cream with aloe and vitamin E which can be applied to the eyes.